School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology
Explore the human mind and behavior from a Christian perspective, preparing you to make a positive impact with an online psychology degree
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Program Overview
Concordia's online bachelor's degree in applied psychology is designed for the working adult who wants to begin their career in psychology. Our flexible online formats allow you to fit the program into your schedule so you can work toward your career goals without putting the rest of your life on hold. Start dates are available every eight weeks so you can begin anytime.
The aim of our psychology program is to help you gain a deeper understanding of the mind and the biological, psychological, and environmental factors that impact it. By expanding your comprehension of human behavior, you'll be equipped to help change the lives of others for the better.
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What to Expect
Taught from a Christian perspective, our online applied psychology curriculum explores various factors that influence the human mind to help you gain a deeper understanding of why people behave the way they do under different circumstances. These factors include:
- Biological, psychological, and environmental influences
- Developmental stages throughout the lifespan
- Interpersonal communication and social psychology
- Theories of personality
You'll study the complexities of behavioral disorders and criminal psychology, as well as varying approaches to treating abnormal behaviors and disorders. Finally, our experienced faculty will teach you how to conduct psychological research- from methods of study design and ethics in research to best practices for data collection and analysis. Case studies give you an in-depth look at real-life scenarios you will encounter in your psychology career. Upon graduation, you'll have the foundation of knowledge needed for continued studies in graduate school, or to pursue work in a helping profession.
Concordia's online psychology degree is accredited by the , a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
